Villain Police Lee Jin-woo - Chapter 318



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Episode 320. Gathering

Jin Woo-ryeong was driven to the edge of a cliff.

The desperation seen in his stiff face and lost eyes was proof of this.

But that was only for a moment.

Jin Woo-ryeong looked at Jin-woo with a forced smile on her lips.

And then he opened his mouth, trying to look relaxed.

“I’m sorry, but I don’t want to talk to the police or anything.”

“… … ?”

“That’s all I want to say. From now on, you can say whatever you want.”

That was the end.

After that, Jin Woo-ryeong really didn’t answer at all.

Jinwoo continued asking sharp questions, but she kept her mouth shut.

“The right to remain silent… … That could mean admitting all guilt.”

Jinwoo said, but this time too, there was no answer from Jinwooryeong.

All she did was draw a faint smile.

Jin Woo-ryeong had something to believe in.

It was as if there was a chance to get out of here.

And the opportunity that Jin Woo-ryeong thought of was Jo Hak-ju.

Jin Woo-ryeong thought that if he could just face Jo Hak-ju, he could get out of this shitty place.

That’s why I keep my mouth shut.

If Jin Woo-ryeong admits his guilt even by mistake, it would be like kicking away that opportunity.

Jin Woo-ryeong thought about that and quietly closed his eyes.

***

A few days later, in the lawyer’s meeting room at the detention center.

It was the night that Jin Woo-ryeong’s arrest was confirmed.

The door to the meeting room opened and Jin Woo-ryeong came inside.

And then he looked at the person sitting at the table and smiled warmly.

“You’re later than I thought? I thought you’d come a little earlier.”

The person sitting at the table was Jo Hak-ju.

Jo Hak-ju was looking at Jin Woo-ryeong with dry eyes.

Jin Woo-ryeong walked in front of him, pulled out a chair and sat down.

Then, Jo Hak-ju made a slight gesture toward the detention center staff member who had entered with Jin Woo-ryeong.

At that gesture, the detention center staff went out, leaving only Jo Hak-ju and Jin Woo-ryeong in the small space.

And when a brief silence filled the space, Jin Woo-ryeong opened his mouth.

“I have a question.”

“… … .”

“Our Director Cho Hak-ju, why did you do that? Why did you betray me?”

Jin Woo-ryeong knew.

The information Jinwoo had was handed over by Jo Hakju.

Otherwise, Jinwoo could not have such information.

Jin Woo-ryeong continued speaking with a slight smile.

“Were you confident enough to take the risk of betraying me?”

But Jo Hak-ju smiled coldly and shook his head.

“I have a question too.”

“… … ?”

“Chairman Jin Woo-ryeong, how long do you think you will be above me?”

“… … !”

“How long do you think you will have the upper hand?”

Cho Hak-ju’s voice was cold.

But Jin Woo-ryeong opened her mouth in her characteristically affectionate voice as always.

“I’ll tell you. I’ll be on top of you until I die, and I’ll be in control until then. You know that. One word from me, and you’re done.”

Jin Woo-ryeong’s eyes were filled with confidence.

It seemed like he believed he could manipulate Cho Hak-ju as he pleased, just like the words he just uttered.

But at that moment, Jo Hak-ju smiled eerily and leaned his upper body toward Jin Woo-ryeong.

And then he spoke in a low whisper.

“You think I’m finished with just one word from you? Yes, do it. One word, two words, anything.”

“Can you handle it?”

“I’ll take care of it, so just talk as much as you can.”

“Director Cho Hak-ju!”

Anger seeped into Jin Woo-ryeong’s eyes.

But Jo Hak-ju continued speaking without caring about Jin Woo-ryeong’s feelings.

“If I’m wrong, will you be okay?”

“… … !”

“You know? The only way you can get out of this hellish prison is by holding my hand. Without me, there’s nothing you can do. You’re going to rot here for the rest of your life.”

“… … !”

“So, please, shut up and be quiet. Until I become president, just sit there and do nothing.”

“… … !”

“That’s the only way you can survive.”

Jin Woo-ryeong glared at Jo Hak-ju with wide eyes.

But all Jin Woo-ryeong could do was stare, that was all.

Because what Cho Hak-ju just said is correct.

The initiative passed to Cho Hak-ju.

If Jo Hak-ju does something wrong, Jin Woo-ryeong’s chance to survive in the outside world will disappear.

Now Jin Woo-ryeong must follow Jo Hak-ju’s will.

That is Jin Woo-ryeong’s future.

It was when Jin Woo-ryeong unconsciously chewed his lips and let out a sigh.

Cho Hak-ju took out a cigarette and put it in his mouth, saying:

“I’ll tell you what’s going to happen next. After the presidential election, I’ll pardon Yoon Seong-i and make him the chairman of Jinbaek. You’ll come out into the world after that. It’ll be after Yoon Seong-i completely takes control of Jinbaek.”

“After Yoon Seong-i takes control of Jin Baek?”

“If you’re here, things might get messed up.”

“… … Twisted?”

Cho Hak-ju nodded and exhaled cigarette smoke.

And then he looked blankly at Jin Woo-ryeong and asked a question.

“Let me ask you one thing. Did you really intend to put Yoon Seong-i in the position of Chairman of Jinbaek?”

“Are you kidding me? What an obvious question… … .”

Jin Woo-ryeong let out a hollow laugh.

But Jo Hak-ju’s eyes were infinitely serious.

Jo Hak-ju looked at Jin Woo-ryeong with those eyes and let out a voice.

“No, don’t fool yourself. You had no intention of giving Jinbaek to Yunseong.”

“Why do you keep talking nonsense?!”

“If you had wanted to do that, you would have handed over Jinbaek to Yoon Seong-i immediately after Baek Dong-ha died. You would have put Yoon Seong-i in the chairmanship and quickly got rid of Baek Cheol-yeong and Baek Seo-yeon. But you just made excuses and wasted time.”

“… … !”

“Let me ask you one more thing. Do you really love our brother?”

In that moment, Jin Woo-ryeong’s expression turned cold.

And then he opened his mouth, glaring at Jo Hak-ju with fierce eyes.

“I gave my life for you, brother. And you call that a question?!”

Cho Hak-ju nodded, exhaling cigarette smoke.

“You gave your life? At first, you were willing to give your life. You covered yourself in our brother’s blood and swore revenge on Baek Dong-ha. You saw the person you loved take his life right before your eyes. How much pain must you have felt at that young age?”

“… … !”

“But decades have passed. In the meantime, my brother’s blood has been washed away, and the wounds carved into your heart have healed. The feeling of revenge has also faded. Don’t say no. I have watched you closely.”

“… … !”

“The thought of handing over Jinbaek to Yoonseong has also changed. The greed that has taken hold of you and wants to control the world has taken hold of you. And that greed has even consumed you.”

“… … !”

“You’ve probably heard this saying. When you fight a monster, you yourself become a monster… …. You fought a monster named Baek Dong-ha, and you were eaten by the Jinbaek that Baek Dong-ha created, and became a monster.”

Jin Woo-ryeong glared at Jo Hak-ju without saying a word.

Jo Hak-ju also continued speaking, exhaling cigarette smoke without avoiding Jin Woo-ryeong’s gaze.

“So, you’re telling me to stay here until Yoon Seong-i becomes the chairman of Jinbaek and takes control of Jinbaek. Things will get messed up if you stay.”

“Ha! Because I think I’ll fight with Yoonseong over management rights?”

“uh.”

“crazy…….”

Of course, the reason Jo Hak-ju wants to keep Jin Woo-ryeong in check is not just because of Baek Yoon-seong.

Jo Hak-ju didn’t like the way Jin Woo-ryeong stood above him and spoke to him in a way that seemed to look down on him.

And one more thing.

There is something that Jo Hak-ju felt during his fight with Jin-woo.

It’s just that things get messed up every time Jin Woo-ryeong steps forward.

So Jo Hak-ju thought.

It would be of no help to release the variable called Jin Woo-ryeong into the world.

“Then, just stay quiet until the work is finished.”

After Cho Hak-ju said his last words, he threw his cigarette butt into a paper cup and got up.

And after looking down at Jinwooryeong for a moment, he turned his body.

That was when Cho Hak-ju slowly left the interview room.

Jin Woo-ryeong’s voice was heard from behind.

“I have a question too.”

Cho Hak-ju stopped walking and slowly looked back.

Jin Woo-ryeong looked at Jo Hak-ju with cold eyes and asked.

“Do you love Yoonseong?”

Cho Hak-ju smiled and shook his head.

And without giving an answer, he left the space.

***

A little later, in the parking lot of the detention center.

It was dark there.

There were only cars of officials parked here and there.

There, Cho Hak-ju was walking towards his car.

At that moment, a familiar voice was heard in Jo Hak-ju’s ear.

“Jinwooryeong is completely finished… … .”

Jo Hak-ju turned his gaze towards where the voice was coming from.

What was seen there was Jinwoo.

Jinwoo was slowly approaching Jo Hakju.

And so, Jinwoo, standing in front of Jo Hak-ju, opened his mouth with a bright smile.

“Now it’s just the two of us left?”

This fight was originally a three-way battle between Jinwoo, Jo Hakju, and Jinwooryeong.

But Jinwoo-ryeong is finished, and only Jinwoo and Jo Hak-ju remain.

Now the fight to determine the last survivor must begin.

Jinwoo continued speaking while looking clearly into Jo Hakju’s eyes.

“You’re next.”

But at the same time, Jo Hak-ju smiled coldly.

And then he opened his mouth as if he was really dumbfounded.

“Surely you’re making fun of me just because you caught Jin Woo-ryeong?”

“I’m sorry, I didn’t see it as great from the beginning.”

“Detective Lee Jin-woo. You are mistaken. It was not your power that caught Jin Woo-ryeong.”

“Oh my~ Are you trying to brag that you were able to catch it thanks to the gift you sent me?”

“then?”

“Okay, I heard that it’s polite to return the gift.”

“return courtesy?”

“Just wait. I’ll come and get you with the warrant.”

Cho Hak-ju started laughing out loud as if he found it ridiculous.

Jinwoo is a police officer, but Jo Hakjoo is a presidential candidate.

It is also evaluated as being closest to the next presidential election.

Literally living power.

The president, the director, and all high-ranking officials bow their heads before Cho Hak-ju.

In this situation, it is nearly impossible for Jinwoo to catch Jo Hakjoo in the guise of a police officer.

Jo Hak-ju, who had been laughing like that for a long time, stopped laughing and quietly looked at Jin-woo.

“I really appreciate you taking care of Jinwooryeong. But that’s it. We won’t see anything else.”

With those words, Jo Hak-ju passed by Jin-woo with a dry expression.

And he got into his car and left the parking lot.

But Jinwoo was standing there, looking straight behind Jo Hakju’s car as it moved away.

“You will see it soon.”

Jinwoo muttered and put the phone to his ear.

Oh Myung-hoon’s voice was heard from the other end of the phone.

-Jinbaek Mulsan, we stamped our seal. It’s ours now.

“Thank you for your hard work.”

-What should we do next?

“What are you doing? We need to assemble the executives.”

-Suddenly a division commander?

“Yes, all of the Jinbaek executives.”

-What are you thinking about now?

Jinwoo smiled faintly.

“I will eat it.”